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DealsDirect - April 2026: Acquire Salesforce, Microsoft, and Other IT Businesses
Explore Salesforce, Microsoft, and other type of IT businesses for sale using DealsDirect from IT ExchangeNet. Whether you're a business owner, private equity investor, or strategic acquirer, DealsDirect is your direct line to lower-middle-market opportunities. With over 25 years of experience and a global network of 90,000+ decision makers, IT ExchangeNet empowers you to buy, build, and sell.
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6 days ago3 min read


DealsDirect - March 2026: Acquire an IT Business
The March edition of DealsDirect features a new Microsoft Dynamics Partner in EX-841. DealsDirect by IT ExchangeNet is the #1 place to list your IT business for sale in the lower-middle market IT Services and Digital Marketing space. Businesses that are listed are being represented by IT ExchangeNet and are for sale. Find and acquire an IT business today using DealDirect.
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Mar 164 min read


IT ExchangeNet Remains as a Top Sell-Side Advisor in 2026 Rankings
IT ExchangeNet is proud to be recognized as the #3 sell-side M&A advisor on Axial's 2026 Top 50 Lower Middle Market Technology Investors & M&A Advisors list, reinforcing our consistent leadership in the lower middle market technology transaction.
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Mar 142 min read


Net at Work Acquires Leading Microsoft Managed Services Provider OnPar Technologies, an IT ExchangeNet Transaction
The transaction, facilitated by IT ExchangeNet, further expands Net at Work's presence in the U.S. Southeast and strengthens its position as a premier provider of Microsoft cloud and managed services for growing mid-market businesses.
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Feb 182 min read


2026 M&A Outlook: IT Services and Digital Marketing
In 2025, the lower middle market is moving from gridlock to high-velocity execution, and our M&A Outlook explains what that means for IT services founders, buyers, and investors. For two years, doing a deal felt like trying to start a lawnmower in a blizzard; in 2026, the engine has finally caught, powered by stabilized rates and over 1.2 trillion dollars in global PE dry powder. The M&A Middle Market 2026 Outlook highlights valuations and more.
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Jan 197 min read


DealsDirect - January 2026: Find IT Businesses to Buy
The first DealsDirect of 2026. With a significant number of assets under LOI, there are still assets fielding interest. DealsDirect by IT ExchangeNet is the #1 place to list your IT business for sale in the lower-middle market IT Services and Digital Marketing space. Businesses that are listed are being represented by IT ExchangeNet and are for sale. Find IT businesses to buy today.
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Jan 154 min read


M&A Value in Microsoft's AI-First Future
Let’s cut to the chase. Microsoft's strategic direction for FY26, particularly in Europe and EMEA, isn't just a roadmap; it’s a blueprint for exponential partner value. These aren't just buzzwords. They are the pillars upon which M&A success will be built.
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Nov 18, 20255 min read


Xobee Networks Partners with Tidal Communications
Today, IT ExchangeNet announced the acquisition of Tidal Communications by Xobee Networks back by O2 Investment Partners. Tidal Communications is a business communications company specializing in traditional and cloud-based phone systems, network infrastructure, and call center solutions. IT ExchangeNet’s deep industry knowledge and unparalleled global network of buyers were instrumental in maximizing Tidal's value.
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Oct 22, 20253 min read


DealsDirect - October 2025: Explore IT Companies For Sale
DealsDirect by IT ExchangeNet is the #1 place for finding acquisition targets in lower-middle market IT Services and Digital Marketing space. Businesses that are listed are being represented by IT ExchangeNet and are for sale. Explore the companies today.
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Oct 15, 20253 min read


From Lower Interest Rates to Higher Valuations
The Federal Reserve announced yesterday a 25-basis-point cut in interest rates, lowering the federal funds rate to a range of 4% to 4.25%, marking its first rate reduction this year amid signs of a softening labor market and persistent inflation concerns. For owners of IT and digital marketing firms, this move could be pivotal.
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Sep 18, 20253 min read


BuyersDirect September 2025: Find Tech Business Buyers
BuyersDirect by IT ExchangeNet connects IT business sellers directly to a network of pre-vetted, motivated buyers—strategics, private equity, family offices, and angel investors—without advisor fees. Sellers access targeted buyer profiles and acquisition criteria, ensuring efficient, confidential, and fee-free one-off opportunities for optimized deal outcomes.
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Sep 16, 20256 min read


DealsDirect - September 2025: Find IT Companies to Buy
DealsDirect by IT ExchangeNet is the #1 marketplace for buying, selling, or finding acquisition targets in mid-market IT Services and Digital Marketing. Businesses can easily list for sale or discover strategic opportunities among 90,000+ global buyers.
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Sep 15, 20253 min read


DealsDirect - August 2025: Find IT Companies to Acquire
Looking to acquire IT or Digital Marketing companies in the lower-middle market? Find acquisition targets using DealsDirect by ITExchangeNet. Subscribe to explore opportunities monthly.
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Aug 15, 20253 min read


DealsDirect - July 2025: IT Companies For Sale
Find IT companies for sale using DealsDirect from IT ExchangeNet. The July 2025 edition brings a new digital transformation services company, a managed service provider, and more assets to the market. Submit your NDA and start your acquisition today.
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Jul 15, 20253 min read


Ensuring Integration Success After the Deal
Mergers and acquisitions are transformative opportunities for growth, innovation, and market expansion. Yet, behind the headlines, the reality is sobering: 60% of M&A deals fail to achieve their intended goals, with integration missteps cited as the primary culprit. Why do so many promising deals falter after the ink dries? The answer lies in how organizations approach post-M&A integration.
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Jun 30, 20253 min read


DealsDirect - September 2024: IT Companies for sale
Find your next IT acquisition with September DealsDirect. Explore MSPs, Digital Marketing, IT Services, and more from IT Exchangenet.
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Sep 15, 20244 min read


DealsDirect - August 2024: Buy IT Companies
Find new IT Assets for sale in the August 2024 edition of DealsDirect. Submit your NDA directly from our free newsletter today.
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Aug 15, 20244 min read


Selling your MSP: What to Know
When the time comes to sell, navigating the sale will feel like uncharted territory. This article outlines Ten Timeless Truths for selling.
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Apr 4, 20246 min read
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